The No-Sew Apron Project

I cannot use a sewing machine to save my life. However there are fabric projects I would like to do which require sewing. I have been lucky enough to get away attaching fabrics using Stitch Witchery or Heat n’ Bond. Last Friday I was in my studio and found an old pair of jeans which I always wanted to make into an apron. I devised a “No-Sew Apron” project.

I used construction adhesive as the binding agent, as I was not confident that the Stitch Witchery or Heat n’ Bond were strong enough to hold the denim. Also, because I was adamant that this was going to be “no-sew”, including sewing notions, I used items I had laying around. To hold the material during the bond I used binder clips.

After the apron was dried I felt like it needed some embellishment. I screened some an image of Buddha on it and the words “Zen Cooking.” I don’t think I am finished with the embellishment, but I am taking a break at the moment. I posted the photos on FB and my friend Kitty asked for one for her birthday. So I started a new enterprise, Zen Cooking Aprons.